Comparison
HandshakeBuddy vs Sensei AI
Sensei AI is a browser-based interview copilot at $89/month. HandshakeBuddy is a native desktop overlay that is excluded from screen capture, costs $29/month, and refunds within seven days — Sensei states it does not issue refunds on any plan.
| HandshakeBuddy | Sensei AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $29 | $89 |
| Annual price | $149/yr | $288/yr |
| Short-term pass | $9.99 / 72h | |
| Hidden from screen share | Not advertised | |
| Native desktop app | Browser (Chrome/Edge) | |
| Free tier limits | Starter credits | 15-min sessions |
| Live meetings mode | ||
| Client call & negotiation mode | ||
| Transcription on your machine | ||
| Refunds | 7 days | None |
Verified August 2026 from Sensei AI’s own pricing page. Plans change — check theirs before deciding.
Where Sensei AI is the better pick
- Browser-based means nothing to install, which some people prefer and some corporate machines require.
- Their coding copilot is a more developed feature than anything we offer for code specifically.
- Their free tier lets you run a full 15-minute session without paying.
- They have been in this market longer with more published reviews to read.
Where we think we win
- A third of the monthly price.
- Screen-share invisibility as a core, stated feature rather than something unadvertised.
- Seven-day refunds, where Sensei states no refunds are issued on any plan.
- It covers client calls and live meetings, not just interviews.
- Your call audio is transcribed locally instead of going through a browser service.
You can try ours on this page without downloading anything.